NHTSA recall 98V-254 (98V254000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 14, 1998 - about 50,835 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V254000
- Also written as
- 98V-254
- Reported
- October 14, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,835
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.
Why it is dangerous
CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-254 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.